The week is off to a good start I guess – I FINALLY got unlocked on the Illinois Department of Employment Services website and I’m finished with everything for unemployment. Ah the joy of verifying that I’m really me!
Next up, proving I’m me for healthcare.gov so I can see what my insurance options are other than COBRA. COBRA is nearly $800/month for me! There must be something on the exchanges that isn’t that expensive right? Let’s hope so!
I took Friday off from the job search as a little mental holiday. I had my first appointment with my outplacement coach Thursday afternoon and everything got a little overwhelming again. Job search is a roller coaster – and Friday was a low so I took the day to get myself back on track. It’s amazing what giving yourself permission to be low does. And a morning out. I took myself to Dunkin Donuts, had a REALLY sugary donut and a cup of coffee and started reading a good book. Then I went to the library and got a library card. I haven’t had one since I was a child! But the library here has some really great programs – and what they call a Maker’s Room. They have sewing machines, Cricut machines and all kinds of great craft goodies. I can’t wait to start going to their monthly Maker event! 
Last night, my college roommate called and we had an almost 2 hour gabfest while watching the Grammy’s together. I highly recommend an almost 2 hour phone call with an old friend to get your head back in the game. And I also highly recommend Billy Joel’s new song that closed the show. Go listen to it while I get back to work at finding a new professional adventure!
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